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Notes:
* indicates a question for oral answer.
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer.
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

At 11.30 a.m. Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business

Note: Private business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Consideration of Bill, as amended

Barclays Group Reorganisation Bill [Lords].

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry

*1

Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): What recent representations she has received regarding the future of the sub-post office network.

(
66366
)

*2

Lynne Jones (Birmingham, Selly Oak): What action she is taking to support the automotive industry.

(
66367
)

*3

David Hamilton (Midlothian): What steps she is taking to increase investment in basic skills amongst small firms.

(
66368
)

*4

Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): What recent representations she has received regarding the future of the sub-post office network.

(
66369
)

*5

Mr George Osborne (Tatton): What action her Department is taking to reduce barriers to trade in agricultural produce.

(
66371
)

*6

Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): If she will make a statement about the findings of the review of accounting standards.

(
66372
)

*7

Jim Knight (South Dorset): What steps she is taking to encourage the take-up of broadband in rural areas.

Mr Michael Foster (Worcester): What action she is taking to increase investment in basic skills in small firms.

(
66392
)

*23

Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): What action she is taking to encourage take-up of broadband.

(
66394
)

*24

Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): What role her Department plays in cases where companies with manufacturing plant in several EU countries, when rationalising their capacity, choose to close their plant in the United Kingdom.

(
66395
)

*25

Norman Baker (Lewes): How much public expenditure on matters relating to the nuclear industry there has been since 1st May 1997; and what estimate she has made of future identified public liabilities in respect of existing activities.

(
66396
)

*26

Roger Casale (Wimbledon): What plans she has to promote the sustainable development of the UK's poorest trading partners.

(
66398
)

*27

Bob Spink (Castle Point): If she will make a statement on her Department's policy on encouraging employment in the small business sector.

(
66399
)

*28

Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What assistance she has provided to keep the Massey Ferguson Tractor Plant in Coventry open.

(
66400
)

At 12.20 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Minister for Women

*29

Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): What steps she is taking to promote access to affordable childcare.

(
66401
)

*30

Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes): What steps she is taking to assist working mothers to obtain afordable childcare.

(
66403
)

*31

Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What plans she has to encourage more flexible working in the Civil Service to enable more women to reach the top grades.

(
66404
)

*32

Gillian Merron (Lincoln): What analysis she has undertaken of the business benefits of flexible working.

(
66405
)

*33

Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): What guidance she gives to public authorities on training women for managerial positions.

(
66407
)

*34

Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): If she will make a statement on progress in reducing the gender pay gap in the financial services sector.

(
66408
)

*35

Lynne Jones (Birmingham, Selly Oak): What action she is taking to improve access to affordable childcare for working women.

(
66409
)

*36

Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What representations she is making to ensure the involvement of women in proposed elected regional assemblies.

(
66410
)

At 12.30 p.m.

Private Notice Questions (if any)Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Notices of Presentation of Bills

1

CONTROL OF FIREWORKS (No. 2) [No debate]

Mrs Cheryl Gillan

Bill to make provision with respect to the sale and use of fireworks; and for connected purposes.

Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

2

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT (No. 2) [No debate]

Mr Laurence Robertson

Bill to require the Comptroller and Auditor General to examine and report on the environmental impact of public expenditure, and the environmental performance of government departments and certain other public bodies against targets set by Ministers; to provide for the establishment of an Environmental Auditor General to carry out such functions and report thereon to the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.

Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

3

HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION (No. 2) [No debate]

Mr Jonathan Sayeed

Bill to make further provision about energy conservation in relation to residential accommodation; to make further provision about the eradication of fuel poverty; to amend the definition of house in multiple occupation in Part 11 of the Housing Act 1985; to amend the law relating to registration schemes for houses in multiple occupation; and for connected purposes.

COMMITTEES

Further to consider the Housing Benefit (Withholding of Payment) Bill.

2

Twelfth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation

9.55 a.m.

Room 9 (public)

To consider the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, the Draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.

3

Thirteenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation

4.30 p.m.

Room 9 (public)

To consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 92) (HC 877) on Special Grants for Asylum Seekers Support (Adults and Families of Asylum Seekers) for 1999-2000 and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 99) (HC 878) on Special Grants for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children for 2002-2003.

Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Urban Affairs Sub-Committee

9.45 a.m.

10.00 a.m.

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: Draft Local Government Bill.

Witnesses: CBI, British Retail Council; Coventry City Council, Westminster City Council, Wolverhampton City Council (at approximately 10.25 a.m.); Local Government Information Unit/Commission on Local Governance (at approximately 11.00 a.m.); Audit Commission (at approximately 11.30 a.m.).

JOINT COMMITTEES

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 10th July for answer today++

1

Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North): To ask the Cabinet Office, if he will make a statement on the outcome of his investigations into the concerns raised by Greenpeace on timber procurement in respect of the 22 Whitehall project.

(
69780
)

2

Eric Joyce (Falkirk West): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Territorial Army intelligence specialists called out into service last February are to be replaced; and if he will make a statement.

(
69781
)

3

Eric Joyce (Falkirk West): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what key targets have been set for the Defence Communication Services Agency for financial year 2002-03.

(
69782
)

4

Ross Cranston (Dudley North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his policy is towards unsuccessful asylum seekers from Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.

(
69923
)

5

Mr John Battle (Leeds West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will publish the report of the independent investigation into the circumstances of Paul Wright's death at Leeds Prison on 7th November 1996, ordered by Mr Justice Jackson on 27th June 2001.

(
69924
)

6

Clive Efford (Eltham): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he expects to consult on regulations enabling camera enforcement of bus lanes by local authorities outside London.

(
69925
)

7

Mr Parmjit Dhanda (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to replace miles with kilometres on traffic signs used to indicate speed limits and distances.

(
69926
)

8

Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what was discussed at the human rights dialogue held between the United Kingdom and China in May.

(
69927
)

9

Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what key targets have been set for the Naval Recruiting and Training Agency for financial year 2002-03.

(
69928
)

10

Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what key targets have been set for the Veterans Agency for financial year 2002-03.

(
69929
)

11

Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what key targets have been set for ABRO as a trading fund for financial year 2002-03.

(
69930
)

12

Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he will publish the second annual report of the President of Appeal Tribunals on the standards of decision-making coming before tribunals.

(
70046
)

13

Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Lessons Learned inquiry will publish its report; and if she will make a statement.

(
70079
)

Standing Committee Notices

The Standing Committee on the Convention will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 7.30 pm to consider the First Report (30th April) and the Second Report (20th June) from the United Kingdom Representatives to the Convention on the Future of Europe.

The Regional Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 5.00 pm to consider the White Paper `Your Region, Your Choice'.

The Welsh Grand Committee will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm to consider the draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill.

European Standing Committee A will meet on Monday 15th July at 4.30 pm to consider the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 5th July 2002, submitted by HM Treasury, relating to the 2003 Preliminary Draft Budget 2003.

European Standing Committee A will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 10.30 am to consider European Union Document No. 15275/01 relating to major accident hazards involving dangerous substances.

European Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 10.30 am to consider European Union Document No. 9923/01 and the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15th March, 2002, submitted by the Department of Trade and Industry, relating to waste from electrical and electronic equipment, and European Union Document No. 10143 and the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15th March, 2002, submitted by the Department of Trade and Industry, relating to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 15th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Contracting Out (Functions of Local Authorities: Income-Related Benefits) Order 2002.

The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 15th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Fixed-Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002 and the draft Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 (Amendment) Regulations 2002.

The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 15th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (Information) Order 2002.

The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 10.30 am to consider the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Cessation of Effect of section 76) Order 2002.

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public authorities) (Adaptation of Functions, etc.) (Amendment) Order 2002.

The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Treasure (Designation) Order 2002 and the revised Treasure Act 1996 Code of Practice (England and Wales).

The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 16th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002, the draft Child Tax Credit Regulations 2002, the draft Tax Credits (Definition and Calculation of Income) Regulations 2002 and the draft Tax Credits (Relevant Income and Determination of Rates) Regulations 2002.

The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.